Europe’s troubled waters: Does EU Ocean Pact meet the problem? | EUROtoday

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Europe is making an attempt to place itself on the forefront of the worldwide ocean agenda, releasing its Ocean Pact forward of a United Nations Oceans Conference within the French coastal metropolis of Nice. More than 90 % of EU marine waters are overexploited by industrial fishing, seabed mining and rising offshore infrastructure, in accordance with Seas At Risk, an affiliation of environmental organisations from throughout Europe. And but, wholesome oceans are the precondition for respiration wholesome air, making certain sustainable meals provides and securing vitality independence – as extra of our electrical energy is ready to come back from the ocean.
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